Eleven protesters were arrested in Denver near the state capitol Wednesday.
One protester reportedly pushed an officer off his motorcycle.
Six people were arrested for crimes ranging from assaulting a police officer and robbery, to resisting police and obstructing roadways.
Police used pepper spray in an effort to control the crowd.
The protests affected traffic at Colfax and Broadway.
According to sister station KCNC, the rally was organized by a Facebook group inviting people to peacefully protest police brutality.
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The video in Denver showed a bunch of young, privileged white people protesting. They seemed to outnumber blacks 10:1. My guess is they are the same group making up the "Occupy" movement - college students with too much time on their hands.
It appeared that the conflict started when someone (off camera) pushed over a police motorcycle.
There's a meme going around now that when Black people destroy the town, they're called rioters and looters and the community needs to fix it somehow. When it's white people they are "angry fans" or "happy fans" or "kids blowing off steam" and the community isn't brought up.
I would like to ask a question.
During the 3-4 "white riots" that have occurred in the last 10 years or so, if you were an adult black man, in that crowd, do you think your life would be in danger?
During any of the dozen or so "Black riots" or "Flash mobs" that have occurred in the last 9 month, if you were a white person, male or female, of any age, do you think your life would be in danger?
Answer honestly and you have the explanation for my opening comment.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
There's a meme going around now that when Black people destroy the town, they're called rioters and looters and the community needs to fix it somehow. When it's white people they are "angry fans" or "happy fans" or "kids blowing off steam" and the community isn't brought up.
I would like to ask a question.
During the 3-4 "white riots" that have occurred in the last 10 years or so, if you were an adult black man, in that crowd, do you think your life would be in danger?
During any of the dozen or so "Black riots" or "Flash mobs" that have occurred in the last 9 month, if you were a white person, male or female, of any age, do you think your life would be in danger?
Answer honestly and you have the explanation for my opening comment.
I saw a similar picture on Monday. Some black girl in Baltimore holding a sign. It also said something about Arab crime = Terrorism.
The only "white riots" I can think of are either WTO (leftists) or sports (idiots). In both cases it is usually only a couple blocks that are affected, not an attempt to set an entire city on fire. And on top of that I've seen blacks participating alongside whites in those. Not a lot but they have been there, more so in the sports related ones.
Has anything come from the unconfirmed reports that Gray had sustained previous serious neck injuries from an auto accident and had only recently received surgery for same?
Has anything come from the unconfirmed reports that Gray had sustained previous serious neck injuries from an auto accident and had only recently received surgery for same?
I read elsewhere that those rumors were not true. That said, there may be more to the story. His structured settlement was from lead paint so that's not it.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat."
-- Theodore Roosevelt
Marisol Bello and Yamiche Alcindor, USA TODAY 2:25 p.m. EDT May 1, 2015
Baltimore State Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that her office is filing charges against six officers in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. The charges vary, but one was charged with second degree murder. VPC
BALTIMORE — In a momentous decision that may shape future relations between police and residents in Baltimore, the State's Attorney on Friday announced she would file charges against six city officers she says are responsible for the death of Freddie Gray.
During a stirring press conference, Marilyn Mosby, whose family has five generations of police officers, said the six officers illegally arrested Gray and then failed to get him the medical help he clearly needed after they arrested him.
She charged Caesar Goodson Jr., the officer driving a transport van in which Gray was riding, with the harshest crime: second-degree depraved-heart murder, a charge for an action that is considered to demonstrate a callous disregard for human life. In Maryland, it carries a sentence of up to 30 years.
She charged the other officers with involuntary manslaughter, assault, failure to render aid and misconduct in office.
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List of charges for 6 officers in Freddie Gray's death
A loud cheer went up from the crowd on the street in front of the War Memorial Building, where she announced the charges.
"To the youth of this city, I will seek justice on your behalf," she said.
Residents on the streets of the Sandtown neighborhood where police arrested Gray greeted the news with celebration and cautious optimism.
Gray, 25, died April 19, a week after his encounter with the officers, of a mysterious spinal injury suffered while in police custody. His death led to 10 days of protests, some that turned violent Monday after Gray's funeral. Clashes between police and protesters led to the arrests of more than 200 people and injuries to at least 20 police officers.
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Mosby outlined the encounter between Gray and the officers, starting from the point when he made contact with an officer on April 12 and ran. She said police illegally arrested Gray, assaulted him and falsely accused him of carrying an illegal weapon when they found a utility knife on him that is legal to carry in Maryland. She said police handcuffed and carried him to the metal portion of the van where he was not strapped in with a seat belt, as per department policy.
She said officers Garrett Miller, William Porter, Edward Nero, Lt. Brian Rice and Sgt. Alicia White assaulted Gray. Each faces up to 10 years if convicted of second-degree assault.
The officers did not get Gray help, even though he requested it several times, including once when he said he needed an inhaler because he couldn't breathe, she said.
Five of the officers are in custody, said Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. Once the officers are in custody, they will be booked and a bail commissioner will determine within 24 hours of their arrest whether to release them on bail or keep them in custody.
Mosby said the charges are not an indictment on the entire force. Mosby said her parents, aunts and uncles were police officers, and her grandfather is a founding member of a black officers organization in Massachusetts.
In comments after the charges were announced, President Obama said, "Justice needs to be served. ... What I think the people of Baltimore want more than anything else is the truth."
Near a burned-out CVS in West Baltimore that has been the epicenter of protests, dozens of people gathered to process the unexpected and what they considered momentous news. Many waved their hands in the air, laughed loudly and gave high fives to each other. Passing cars honked their horns in solidarity as people pumped their fists in the air.
Police stepped up their presence in the neighborhood. Members of the National Guard stood in line wearing fatigues and holding guns. Baltimore police officers, Maryland state troopers and Pennsylvania state troopers, all in riot gear and many carrying shields, stood staring at the unfolding scene.
News of the charges shocked Quinton Carter, 23, of Baltimore, who said he felt justice was finally being served 12 days after Gray died.
"It makes me feel good," a smiling Carter said. "Police officers now see that they will be held accountable for the things they do to us."
Carter, who is black, said for decades police treated young black men, including himself, unfairly and assumed that they are up to no good. Last week, Carter said, he was sitting at a bus stop when an officer pulled a gun on him.
"I fit the description of someone they were looking for, and a lot of that happens around here," Carter said. "It's sad."
Longtime Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Democrat who has been marching with protesters in recent days, praised Mosby's decision to charge the officers.
"We did witness history," he said Friday afternoon.
BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore reacts to charges in Freddie Gray death | 01:27Baltimore residents react after Maryland State's Attorney announced she would file charges against six city officers she says are responsible for the death of Freddie Gray. H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore protesters: 'We gotta keep pushing' | 01:12Protesters in Baltimore continue to call for criminal justice reform in the wake of Freddie Gray's death. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw: Baltimore curfew In place for third night | 01:03The curfew in Baltimore, Maryland is in place for a third straight night. Streets are reported to be quiet, although one man was handcuffed after yelling at police. (May 1) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATH#BaltimoreRising: 3 residents talk about the city's recovery | 01:08Residents of Baltimore talk about what it's really like being in the town thrust into national controversy surrounding Freddie Gray's death Sierra Oshrin
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw video: Freddie Gray protest in Baltimore | 00:28Thousands marched in protest in Baltimore Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in protest over the death of a man injured in police custody. via Instagram
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore protester: 'It's time for a positive change' | 01:09Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Baltimore again to protest the death of Freddie Gray. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHSights and sounds from the Orioles' historically empty game | 01:25The game was closed to the public, but it went on anyone. Here are some of the sights and sounds from Wednesday's Baltimore Orioles game. Video provided by Newsy Newsy
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw: Streets Clear As Baltimore Curfew Begins | 00:55Streets in Baltimore cleared out quickly as a citywide curfew went into effect for the second straight night. (April 30) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHHeartwarming scenes from the streets of Baltimore | 01:07Amid the chaos and pain moving through the streets of Baltimore, images of love and hope appear. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHWatch massive crowd march in NYC to support Baltimore | 00:42A massive crowd gathered in New York City Wednesday to protest over the death of Freddie Gray with Baltimore. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHClinton: Baltimore violence has to stop | 02:13Hillary Rodham Clinton says unrest in Baltimore shows that the nation has "allowed our criminal justice system to get out of balance" but added that the "violence has to stop." (April 29) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore mom: Teaching son 'right from wrong' | 01:10Toya Graham, the mother videotaped slapping her son and pulling him out of a riot this week, says it was very upsetting to see him there. The videotape of Graham slapping her son has been viewed worldwide. (April 30) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHGray's death issue of police character more than color, activist says | 03:55USA TODAY columnist DeWayne Wickham talks to activist the Rev. Jamal Bryant about the death of Freddie Gray while in police custody.
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore gangs 'police' community, quell violence | 01:24An unlikely coalition of gang members, pastors and community activists successfully turned away would-be trouble-makers before they even crossed the street. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw: Protesters march to Baltimore City Hall | 00:59A group of protesters stretching more than a block marched from Penn Station in Baltimore to City Hall to protest Freddie Gray's death after being hurt while in police custody. (April 29) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore PD: City stable after first night of curfew | 01:14Ten people were arrested in Baltimore Tuesday after the first night of a week long curfew began. After some early "aggresive" behavior as described by police, the city is stable. Protests over Freddie Gray's death were largely peaceful Tuesday. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore cleans the streets following previous day after riots | 01:07City of Baltimore cleans the streets following previous day of riots following the death and funeral of Freddie Gray, a 25-year old black man who died in police custody. Jack Gruber
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHDamage in Baltimore as rioters set fires, loot stores | 03:00As the sun came up in Baltimore Tuesday morning, the damage left behind by violent riots could be clearly seen. Buildings were burned and stores were destroyed. Protests started over the death of a black man, Freddie Gray, in police custody. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore shaken by violence, destruction | 01:21Residents of Baltimore are dealing with the damage left behind by rioters who looted stores and set buildings on fire after Freddie Gray was laid to rest. Gray suffered a fatal spinal cord injury while in police custody. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw: Baltimore firefighters put out blaze at looted CVS | 01:01Firefighters in Baltimore work to extinguish the flames and smoke at a looted CVS. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHVideo of Baltimore protests captured on city streets | 00:49Violence erupted in Baltimore as protesters clashed with police, throwing objects and rocks at officers. Check out these videos from social media users who captured some intense moments on the streets of the city. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHFreddie Gray's family calls for peace | 00:56The family of Freddie Gray asked people in Baltimore, Maryland to stop rioting and looting. Riots shook the city after Gray's funeral on Monday. (April 28) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHReligious leaders try to quell Baltimore violence | 01:02Religious leaders gathered in their churches Monday evening to pray for those affected by the riots in Baltimore. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHMd. governor 'glad' Baltimore mayor 'finally' requested aid | 02:01Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared State of Emergency and activated the National Guard Monday, saying that he is glad that Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rowlings-Blake "finally" requested aid from the state. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore mayor defends city's response to violence | 01:42Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rowlings-Blake had some harsh words for both the rioters who looted stores and set buildings on fire, as well as for media who asked her some tough questions about the city's response to violence. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHProtesters loot, set police car on fire in Baltimore | 01:02Protesters set cars on fire and looted stores as protests over the death of Baltimore's Freddie Gray turned violent. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw: Looters target stores in Baltimore | 01:54Rioters in the streets of Baltimore, Maryland are looting local stores. (April 27) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore Mayor: 'Thugs' are destroying our city | 01:25Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rowlings-Blake says she is outraged that the community is being destroyed by "thugs" after demonstrations over Freddie Gray's death turned violent Monday. At least 15 Baltimore police officers were injured. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw: CVS store up in flames | 01:03Cars and at least one store have been set on fire and businesses have been looted in Baltimore. The riot started just hours after the funeral for Freddie Gray, who died in police custody. (April 27) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHMD Police: 'Outrageous criminals' attacked cops | 01:19Baltimore Police Department officials say a group of 'lawless individuals' attacked officers in the street. 7 officers reportedly have serious injuries and one is currently unconscious. (April 27) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore protests halted during Freddie Gray's wake | 01:13A wake was held in Baltimore for Freddie Gray on Sunday. Protesters took a break from their marching, at the request of Gray's family, and many went to pay their respects. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHFreddie Gray attorney urges end to violence | 01:12The attorney for the family of Freddie Gray is calling on the community to end their focus on violence in the wake of Gray's death. Gray suffered a fatal spinal injury while in police custody. (April 27) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHMourners honor life of Freddie Gray at funeral | 02:11Thousands of mourners turned out for the funeral of Freddie Gray who suffered from a fatal spinal injury while in police custody. (April 27) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore mayor: 'This is our city' | 01:21Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake called on protesters Sunday to remain peaceful, a day after 34 people were arrested and six police officers sustained minor injuries in clashes over the death of Freddie Gray. (April 26) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHViolence erupts during freddie gray protests | 01:29Baltimore officials say outside "agitators" triggered some violent incidents that erupted during a mostly peaceful protest Saturday against the death of Freddie Gray. At least five police officers were injured and 34 people arrested. (April 26) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHFreddie Gray protest turns violent in Baltimore | 01:57Windows were smashed, police were pelted with bottles, and several protesters were arrested as a peaceful rally unraveled in Baltimore. Demonstrators were demanding justice for Freddie Gray, who was fatally injured in police custody. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHThousands protest death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore | 02:07Protesters took to the streets of Baltimore on Saturday to express their outrage over the death of Freddie Gray. They marched one day after the Baltimore Police Department acknowledged that it failed to get Gray the necessary medical attention. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHCrowds gather for Baltimore protest | 00:58A crowd gathered in Baltimore's Sandtown neighborhood Saturday in advance of a bigger protest at City Hall. Demonstrators are protesting the death of an African-American who was fatally injured while in police custody. (April 25) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHMayor: Freddie Gray's death 'horribly tragic' | 01:10Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake vows to get to the bottom of the cause of Baltimore resident Freddie Gray's death, who was critically injured while in police custody. (April 24) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHFreddie Gray protesters arrested in Baltimore | 01:41Demonstrators took to the streets of Baltimore for a fifth day on Thursday to express their outrage over the death of Freddie Gray. Clashes between protesters and police ended with two arrests. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHProtestors march through Baltimore streets | 01:03Demonstrators marched around Baltimore's city hall and onto city streets on Thursday protesting the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who died of a mysterious spinal injury he suffered after he was arrested by Baltimore police. (April 23) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHProtests heat up as hundreds rally for Freddie Gray | 00:56Hundreds of protesters continue to march in Baltimore and tensions with police are boiling up as protesters demand answers in the death of Freddie Gray. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHFreddie Gray protester: 'Not an event, it's a movement' | 01:12Hundreds of protesters gathered in downtown Baltimore to protest the death of Freddie Gray who died of a severe spinal cord injury after police arrested him. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHTension heats up in Maryland after Freddie Gray's death | 01:17More protests are taking place in Baltimore as supporters of Freddie Gray pressed their demand for justice, and an explanation of how and why he died while in police custody. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw: Protesters demand justice for Maryland man | 01:32Demonstrators who launched a week of protests to demand justice for a Baltimore man who died from a spinal injury he suffered while in police custody took to the streets Wednesday. (April 22) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHFreddie Gray's death sparks outrage, investigation | 01:21As demonstrators called for justice for Freddie Gray, Baltimore's mayor promised that the city would get answers to questions of how and why the 25-year-old suffered a fatal spinal injury while in police custody. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHRaw: MD rally held as probe is announced | 01:23The Justice Dept. said Tuesday it has opened an investigation into the death of a Freddie Gray, who died of spinal injuries he suffered during an arrest. This comes as rally is held for a call for justice. (April 21) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHBaltimore police: No answers in Freddie Gray death | 01:53Six Baltimore police officers have been suspended amid the ongoing investigation into the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. Video provided by Newsy Newslook
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHWitness said he heard Freddie Gray scream during arrest | 01:12Baltimore resident Harold Perry said he witnessed police officers arrest Freddie Gray and heard his cries for help. Gray died while in police custody of a severe spinal injury. VPC
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHPolice: still don't know how suspect died | 01:53Baltimore police released videos Monday showing the arrest of a man who died of a severe spinal injury suffered in police custody. Six officers have been suspended, but investigators say they still don't know how it happened. (April 20) AP
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BALTIMORE RESIDENTS PROTEST FREDDIE GRAY DEATHWhat happened while Freddie Gray was in police custody? | 01:46Freddie Gray died Sunday, one week after an encounter with Baltimore police. Video provided by Newsy Newsy
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The Baltimore police officers union says the six officers charged in the Freddie Gray investigation aren't responsible for his death.
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 President Gene Ryan made the comment Friday in a letter to State's Attorney Mosby before she announced the charges. It was the union's strongest statement to date in the officers' defense.
"As tragic as this situation is, none of the officers involved are responsible for the death of Mr. Gray," Ryan wrote. "To the contrary, at all times, each of the officers diligently balanced their obligations to protect Mr. Gray and discharge their duties to protect the public."
Ryan asked Mosby in the letter to appoint a special independent prosecutor. But after announcing charges Friday, Mosby said she would not turn the case over to a special prosecutor.
The union contracts with an attorney, Michael Davey, who has said that five of the six officers gave voluntary statements on the day of Gray's arrest.
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A pair of protests Friday night will put a voice to concerns over law enforcement issues in North Texas. However, with about 1,000 people expected to be in attendance, the demonstrations bring up questions about safety.
Mothers Against Police Brutality said that this will be a peaceful protest. And they plan on having their own security on hand to make sure that it stays that way.
In the past, outside groups have shown up to their protests and taken them onto North Texas freeways. Hopefully, that will not happen on Friday night.
The protest in Dallas is a call for justice, similar to those seen in New York, Baltimore and other cities across the nation.
Freddie Gray suffered a severed spinal cord and died in police custody in Baltimore last week. The organizers of Friday night’s rally said that there are cases here in Dallas involving police killings that need the same kind of attention. Their rally begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Frank Crowley Courts Building.
Meanwhile, at the same time, protesters will meet at Dallas City Hall for a second rally. They are against legislation that would let police officers question people about their immigration status during traffic stops. They are also begging Gov. Greg Abbott to drop his lawsuit against President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration, which would shield millions of people living in the United States illegally from deportation.
When the separate rallies are over, they will meet up at the Belo Gardens for one combined show of support. While the thread of law enforcement unites them, organizers from the two groups said that the overall message is about dignity.
Police say black-clad May Day marchers hurled wrenches and rocks at officers and hit police with sticks as a Friday evening march through Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood turned violent, injuring three officers -- two seriously.
Police responded with pepper spray, pepper balls and flash bang grenades. Officers said several dozen vehicles were damaged. Windows were broken in neighborhood businesses.
Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole said one officer had a dislocated shoulder, a second had a broken wrist, and a third had a burn injury to his leg and ankle. They're recovering at Harborview Medical Center.
"Thankfully, they’re all conscious," O'Toole said. "We talked to them. They’re in good spirits. Just happy the situation didn’t become more serious."
The injuries occurred at 7:30 p.m. when officers issued a dispersal order to the group and attempted to clear the street at Broadway and Howell, Seattle police said.
Protesters hurled bottles, rocks, bricks, wrenches, and other projectiles at police, who responded by utilizing pepper spray and pepper balls to break up the increasingly violent crowd, police said. They added protestors also began pushing barricades and trash cans into roadways, and raided a fenced construction site for items they later burned in the street.
Capt. Chris Fowler declared the evening event had "turned into a riot."
The protestors marched west to the cusp of I-5 near Pine Street, briefly forcing the closure of the northbound offramp to Olive Street. But several dozen police officers used their bicycles, flash bangs and pepper spray to push the protestors back up toward Capitol Hill and eventually hemmed them in at the Seattle Central College plaza where they began what was billed as an anti-capitalist march.
"The march quickly went violent," Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said. "The officers made the appropriate decision to stop that march at that point."
The protest crowd dwindled by late Friday night.
Rioters severely damaged one media SUV, bashing in its windows and tossing a smoke bomb inside.
In all, officials said 15 men and one woman were arrested for investigation of assault, obstruction, and failure to disperse.
Officers on the scene also recovered weapons and vandalism tools from those arrested. One man who was arrested for throwing a rock through a window in the 1600 block of Belmont Ave. was found carrying a soda bottle filled with green paint, a wrench, and a machete painted with the word "death," according to Seattle Police.
Hundreds earlier joined in peaceful May Day marches in Seattle and Yakima, Washington, in support of workers' rights, an end to police brutality and other causes.
Murdoch Pizgatti, his brother Phoenix Horton and Matthew Short of dontcomply.com are in Dallas to participate as peaceful medium for tonight’s protest. The uprising in Baltimore has spread to other cities across the United States and in Dallas, local activists in the area are showing up in solidarity with the protesters but are against harm to people, looting and destruction of property. Murdoch says “We value the 1st amendment just as much as the 2nd amendment. We are not only at the event to night out of solidarity against police overreach and abuse. we are here because this is our community too, we will not just sit and watch on TV as a few misguided people use this opportunity to loot.”
There has been a shooting of "a young black African-American" in Baltimore.
People are starting some drama now.
Live shots aren't being shown, just taped things right now.
It APPEARS the cop pulled a gun, shot the man in the back as he ran. There may have been a gun involved, BUT the man did NOT turn and fire or do anything that appeared dangerous.
Medics arrived immediately.
The cop who fire, administered first aid. Cop is now out of the area.
Ten minutes from shooting to transport.
Mike Tobin was present and witnessed this (and I'm typing what he is saying, mostly paraphrasing).
So, Fox news crew witnessed this.
Police line has formed. Shields up.
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Re: Baltimore RIOT (4/27/2015)
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Originally Posted by Malsua
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